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Could 2015 be one of the best years for Elk Antler Growth in Arizona & New Mexico?

In the Southwest, Elk Antler Growth is significantly impacted by precipitation or lack there of. So much so, that I spend days each year planning my own application strategy around the most up-to-date precipitation information I can find.

Many of Arizona’s best elk units are in better shape than they have been in years.

Most of New Mexico’s best elk units have seen good-great precipitation.

Nevada is a little drier than normal.

Utah is pretty dry, except for a few isolated limited entry units.

For the most part, many of Colorado’s elk units are a little drier than normal.

I want everyone to keep in mind, just because a unit or state is drier than normal, doesn’t mean it won’t produce a giant bull. It simply means that a bull living (winter/spring) in that area may not reach his potential for that given year.

The 3 month outlook is looking good for the MOST important months for precipitation to have impacts on elk antler growth.

Many of you know I hunt and guide in Arizona, but I also apply for elk in 3 other states. I am super pumped, because the past 2 years Arizona and New Mexico were extremely droughty and the 2015 Elk Antler Growth seems to be headed in the opposite direction.